Posted on 27-08-2008
Rumor: Couture to Headline UFC 91 in Portland, OR
Filed Under (Randy Couture) by RedSweat
randy couture training

Rumors are starting to swirl that former UFC heavyweight champion Randy "The Natural" Couture could headline UFC 91 as the organization swings into Portland, OR, for the first time ever in November.

Goldenboy, a respected member of the mixedmartialarts.com forum who has provided credible tips in the past, provided the info earlier this afternoon. He first broke the news of Aleksander Emelianenko failing his blood test.

In addition, the St. Paul Pioneer Press in Minnesota reported last thursday that the UFC had Brock Lesnar in their sights for UFC 91. They apparently informed Lesnar of their wishes to have the WWE superstar compete at the event earlier that week.

What does this mean? If both of them compete at UFC 91, there is a chance they could compete against each other. However, there have also been rumors that Lesnar will be facing Cheick Kongo at the Portland event. Then again, with the Couture Saga in full swing and the popularity of Lesnar, a battle between the two would make for one of the biggest PPV events of all time.

While Couture’s participation at UFC 91 is far from official, Eric, an amateur member of the Xtreme Couture gym where Randy trains, has confirmed that Couture is training to fight somebody in the near future.

The video featured above is of Couture training his students during pro practice. Tyson Griffin, Gina Carano, Kim Couture, Jay Hieron, and Martin Kampmann are featured in the session. This isn’t a video of Couture training for his upcoming fight.

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ManUp Vic on 28 August, 2008 at 3:01 am #

this would be crazy if its true.


jason on 28 August, 2008 at 5:27 am #

Oh man, this is the type of news I like to wake up to. food for thought,even though its a rumor it makes for a good day.


ManUp Vic on 28 August, 2008 at 11:04 am #

Couture would essentially be done with his UFC contract and up to do whatever he wants had he fought Nogueira a few months ago and then this would be his last fight. He would have stayed in shape, Nogueira wouldn’t have caused him too much damage, and then he would still be a megastar when he goes to fight Fedor.
But now, we had to hear “rumors” about his fights, he’ll be 50 by the time we see Fedor/Couture.


ManUp Vic on 28 August, 2008 at 11:05 am #

not to mention, he would have picked up a couple extra million on each of his last two fights, instead of spending thousands in court.


RedSweat on 28 August, 2008 at 11:34 am #

Well I don’t know if I would say Nogueira wouldn’t have caused him to much damage but your right about everything else Vic. Nogueira’s a monster, I think anybody that gets into the ring with him is going to walk away with some serious injuries.

Like you said he did give up a lot of cash though. Couture vs Lesnar would be a nice fight now that Lesnar has somewhat proved himself.

I’ll keep you guys updated on the rumors.


ManUp Vic on 28 August, 2008 at 2:36 pm #

I didn’t say he would beat Nogueira easily, I just think Nogueira’s style is not as vicious as say Fedor. Nogueira likes to go for submissions and usually takes a good beating in the process, but he finds ways to pull the victory.


bigdub30 on 29 August, 2008 at 1:42 pm #

Call me crazy, but I don’t think this is that far fetched. Couture has been back pedaling mroe and more these days on his stance against the UFC and it wouldn’t surprise me if he asked ot be brought back. The UFC could give him a nice “Welcome Back” gift in a beatdown courtesy of Lesnar.


McCrow on 2 September, 2008 at 5:20 pm #

It’s official…. Lesnar vs. Couture. But NOT in Portland, OR as previously stated. Vegas will host this beat down.


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